Texas SB259 regulates medical cannabis use, licensing, and registration for qualified patients and organizations.

The bill establishes a framework for the use of medical cannabis in Texas, allowing physicians to recommend its use for certain patients. It mandates the Department of Public Safety to license organizations that cultivate, process, and dispense medical cannabis, and to register directors, managers, and employees of these organizations. It also requires these organizations to maintain a secure online registry of patients and physicians. The bill outlines eligibility criteria for license applicants, including technical ability, resources, and financial stability.

Texas SB259 regulates medical cannabis use, licensing, and registration for qualified patients and organizations.

The bill establishes a framework for the use of medical cannabis in Texas, allowing physicians to recommend its use for certain patients. It mandates the Department of Public Safety to license organizations that cultivate, process, and dispense medical cannabis, and to register directors, managers, and employees of these organizations. It also requires these organizations to maintain a secure online registry of patients and physicians. The bill outlines eligibility criteria for license applicants, including technical ability, resources, and financial stability.